Types of Organic Food

Organic foods can be fresh or processed, depending on the
production methods.

Fresh FoodFresh, “unprocessed” organic
food, such as vegetables and fruits are purchased directly from
growers, at farmers’ markets, supermarkets, and through
specialty food stores. Unprocessed animal products like organic
meat, eggs, dairy, are less commonly available in “fresh”
form.

Processed organic food usually only contains organic
ingredients, or where there are a number of ingredients, at
least a minimum percentage of plant and animal ingredients must
be organic.

Any non-organically produced ingredients must still meet
certain requirements. It must be free of artificial food
additives, and is often processed with fewer artificial
methods, materials and conditions. They are also required to be
produced using energy-saving technologies and packaged using
biodegradable materials when possible.